Copa Invernada
The Copa Invernada is a competition that is staged in the city of Punta Arenas in southern Chile.
The three-on-three tournament was first contested in July 2013 and was won by the Ghetto Blasters, a team featuring German and North American players.[1]
The 2014 edition was won by the Blackburn Falcons from England. They defeated the Argentinian Club Andino Usuhaia 9-6. The local Los Nordicos squad beat the Rio Grande Dragones 4-3 in a shootout to claim third place.[2]
The third annual Copa Invernada was won by the Falkland Islands. They defeated the Rio Grande Dragones 9-3 in the final to claim the title. The Santiago Yetis and Punta Arenas Kotaix represented Chile at the tournament.[3]
The 2016 competition featured six teams, divided into two groups. The Santiago Yetis won the championship.
Champions
- 2013: Ghetto Blasters
- 2014: Blackburn Falcons
- 2015: Falkland Islands
- 2016: Santiago Yetis
References
- ↑ [tt_news=8204&cHash=a16c9ffdb6532ef75913fb8a481a3e23 Antarctic hockey dreams]
- ↑ English Falcons too Strong on Punta Arenas Ice
- ↑ Falkland Islands Win Copa Invernada in Ice Hockey Tournament Debut